Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.) Jokim,Jokim, meaning “Jehovah raises up,” belonged to the descendants of Shelah, the son of Judah. His place in the genealogy preserves the continuing line of Judah through families whose deeds and settlements were known to earlier generations. 1Ch 2:3-4 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah.… the men of Cozeba, Cozeba was a Judahite town associated with Chezib, where Shelah was born (Genesis 38:5). Its inhabitants are remembered as part of Judah’s established clans and settlements in the land. Gen 38:5 Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah… and Joash and Saraph, Joash and Saraph, meaning “Yahweh has given” and “burning” or “fiery,” were descendants of Judah whose names remained in the ancestral records. God’s purposes in preserving Judah’s line included not only kings such as David, but also households and leaders otherwise unknown to later history. Jdg 6:11-12 Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down… who ruled in Moab Joash and Saraph exercised dominion in Moab at some point in Israel’s earlier history. Their rule shows that Judah’s influence extended beyond its allotted territory and recalls the changing relationship between Israel and Moab, a land connected with Ruth, David’s ancestry, and later conflict with Israel. Rut 1:1-2 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine… and Jashubi-lehem. Jashubi-lehem (“return to Bethlehem”) appears to have been another ancestral name or family designation connected with the Bethlehem region. Bethlehem stood within Judah’s inheritance and would later become the city of David and the birthplace of the Messiah. Mic 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small… (These names are from ancient records.) The Chronicler drew upon records preserving the memory of Judah’s families and their accomplishments. The genealogies testify that God faithfully maintained the tribe from which He had promised to bring the royal line and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. 1Ch 9:1 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies… Persons / Places / Events 1. JokimA figure mentioned in the genealogies of Judah, though little is known about him beyond this reference. 2. Cozeba A place or possibly a group of people associated with Jokim. The name suggests a location or community within the tribe of Judah. 3. Joash and Saraph Individuals who are noted for having ruled in Moab, indicating a connection or influence beyond the borders of Israel. 4. Moab A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with Israel but also a place of refuge and interaction, as seen in the account of Ruth. 5. Jashubi-Lehem A location or possibly a group of people, the meaning of which is uncertain, but it is included in the genealogical records. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into God's plan and purpose for our lives. Influence Beyond Borders Like Joash and Saraph, Christians are called to be a light and have an influence beyond their immediate community. God's Sovereignty in History The inclusion of these names in ancient records reminds us that God is sovereign over history and uses all people and events for His purposes. Interconnectedness of Nations The relationship between Israel and Moab illustrates how God can work through different nations and peoples to fulfill His promises. Legacy and Record Keeping The preservation of names and events in Scripture encourages us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn from the inclusion of seemingly obscure names in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, and how does this reflect on the value God places on each individual?2. How does the relationship between Israel and Moab, as seen in this passage and the book of Ruth, inform our understanding of God's inclusivity and grace? 3. In what ways can Christians today have an influence "beyond borders," and what practical steps can we take to achieve this? 4. How does the concept of God's sovereignty over history, as seen in the genealogical records, provide comfort and assurance in our current circumstances? 5. What legacy are you building in your own life, and how can you ensure that it aligns with God's purposes and plans? Connections to Other Scriptures The mention of Moab connects to the account of Ruth, a Moabite woman who became an ancestor of King David, highlighting the complex relationship between Israel and Moab.The genealogical records in 1 Chronicles parallel those in the book of Genesis, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israel's history. The theme of ruling in foreign lands can be connected to Joseph's account in Egypt, where he rose to power in a foreign nation.
People Adiel, Aharhel, Ahumai, Ahuzam, Allon, Amalek, Amalekites, Amaziah, Amnon, Anub, Asaiah, Asareel, Ashur, Asiel, Ben, Benaiah, Benhanan, Benzoheth, Bethrapha, Bethuel, Bilhah, Bithiah, Caleb, Carmi, Chelub, Coz, David, Elah, Elioenai, Epher, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtemoa, Eshton, Ethnan, Ezer, Ezra, Garmite, Gedor, Haahashtari, Hakkoz, Ham, Hamites, Hamuel, Hanan, Harum, Hathath, Hazelelponi, Heber, Helah, Hepher, Hezekiah, Hezron, Hodiah, Hodijah, Hur, Idbash, Iru, Ishbah, Ishi, Ishma, Izhar, Jaakobah, Jabez, Jahath, Jalon, Jamin, Jamlech, Jarib, Jedaiah, Jehaleleel, Jehu, Jekuthiel, Jephunneh, Jered, Jeshohaiah, Jesimiel, Jether, Jezoar, Jezreel, Joab, Joash, Joel, Jokim, Joshah, Josibiah, Kenaz, Koz, Laadah, Lahad, Mehir, Meonothai, Mered, Meshobab, Meunim, Meunites, Mibsam, Miriam, Mishma, Naam, Naarah, Naham, Nahash, Neariah, Nemuel, Ophrah, Othniel, Paseah, Pelatiah, Penuel, Perez, Pharaoh, Pharez, Rapha, Reaiah, Rechah, Rephaiah, Rinnah, Saraph, Saul, Seir, Seraiah, Shallum, Shammai, Shaul, Shelah, Shemaiah, Shimei, Shimon, Shimri, Shiphi, Shobal, Shuah, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Tehinnah, Temeni, Tilon, Tiria, Uzziel, Zacchur, Zaccur, Zerah, Zereth, Ziphah, Ziza, Zobebah, Zohar, Zoheth, Zorathites, ZoreathitesPlaces Ain, Ashan, Baal, Beersheba, Beth-biri, Beth-marcaboth, Bethuel, Bilhah, Cozeba, Etam, Ezem, Gederah, Gedor, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susim, Hormah, Jerusalem, Lehem, Moab, Moladah, Mount Seir, Netaim, Recah, Rimmon, Shaaraim, Tochen, Tolad, ZiklagTopics Ancient, Beth-lehem, Chozeba, Cozeba, Coze'ba, Dominion, Jashubi, Jashubilehem, Jashubi-lehem, Joash, Jo'ash, Jokim, Lehem, Moab, Records, Returned, Ruled, Rulers, SaraphDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 4:21-23Library The Ark among the Flags'And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. 4. And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. 5. And the daughter of Pharaoh came … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Chronicles Links 1 Chronicles 4:22 NIV1 Chronicles 4:22 NLT 1 Chronicles 4:22 ESV 1 Chronicles 4:22 NASB 1 Chronicles 4:22 KJV 1 Chronicles 4:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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